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/ Get well wishes go out to Beverly Hinkel and Helen Denkhaus.

/ The McKinley Rubber Stamp Club met Aug. 4 with Jean Griffin leading the class. Any rubber stamper is welcome to join the group. The next meeting will be Sept. 1 at the Arlington Avenue Church of God from 6-8 p.m.

/ Twenty years ago this week: The class of '41 held their 55th class reunion on Saturday, Aug. 10. They had 56 reservations. Also 20 years ago Aug. 15, the Canton South AARP No. 4885 went on a bus tour to the Palace of Gold in West Virginia.

/ Quote of the week: Before you have an argument with your boss, take a good look at both sides--his side and the outside.

/ Upcoming events at the Foltz Community Center, located at 224 N. Wood Street in East Canton, are as follows. AARP will meet Tuesday, Aug. 16 at 11:30 a.m. The menu will include lasagna, vegetable and tossed salad. Following lunch, enjoy Richie Myers singing his favorites including old and new songs. If you are not a member, come for lunch. The cost is $7. Enjoy the entertainment, meet other members, and hopefully join AARP. Are you a member already? Join the East Canton chapter. Meetings, with lunch and entertainment, are held each month. For more information, call 330-488-0092. A Swiss steak dinner is set for Wednesday, Aug. 17 from 4:30-7 p.m. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 3-10 and ages two and under are free. Carry out will be available. Join your friends for Sunday Brunch on Sunday, Aug. 21 from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The cost is $12 for adults, $6 for children and free for ages two and under. The American Legion will host an all-you-care-to-eat pancakes from 7-10:30 a.m. on Saturday The cost is $6 for adults $4.50 for children ages 6-12 and free for ages 5 and under. The Rotary Club of East Canton invites all residents to join them every Tuesday morning from 7:30-8:30 a.m. New members are always welcome to attend and learn what's going on in your town, and of course enjoy a great breakfast. For more information, call 330-806-8743.

/ Only two days are left for the Lincoln Highway Buy-Way Sale on Aug. 12 and 13. If you need a place to sell, call the Foltz Community Center at 330-488-6500.

/ What's the difference between a jeweler and a prison Guard? One sells watches and the other watches cells

/ Helping Hands will once again be participating in the ACME Cash Back charitable program. Grocery receipts dated Aug. 11, 2016 through December 31, 2016 are acceptable. Save your receipts and turn them into the network by Jan. 15, 2017. Receipts can be dropped off at the network Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or sent to the network at PO Box 595, Waynesburg, OH 44688. Any questions, call 330-866-2005.

/ Nancy (Hahn) Farber recently had a chance to visit with her college roommate from 47 years ago. She and Bonnie (Grimes) Parenti are still great friends.

/ After studying abroad in Spain for the month of July, our daughter Erika has now returned to the states. We met her off the flight in Toronto, Canada, having spent a few days prior in Niagara Falls seeing the sites. My husband, Bob, and daughter, Alexis, braved the zipline over the Falls. I took pictures and stayed on land. The beautiful sites of God's creation are definitely worth the trip.

/ Congratulations to Pastor Miguel Acosta who has accepted a call to be the full time pastor at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. He is very excited about being involved in the Sandy Valley Community.

/ Canal Days will be held Friday-Sunday. Be sure to look in this week's issue for a list of all the events planned for Canal Days. Fly your flags, participate in all that you can, and enjoy the weekend. Thanks to everyone who helped to organize and volunteer to make this year's festivities enjoyable for all.

/ The Elite Silver Stars are now enrolling for fall classes in their new facility, the former Waynesburg Fire Station. Dance, acrobatics, tumbling, twirling and more are available. Call 330-705-9644 or 330-484-9401 for more information. Never miss a time to dance!

/ Good luck to everyone who is heading off to college or back to school. The summer went by quickly!

/ This month's Hometown Hero is Jaret Oliver, a 2016 Sandy Valley graduate and son of Tom Oliver and Elaine Oliver. Jaret is currently in basic training. For safety reasons, I will not be publishing his address, but please pray for him. If you would like his address, contact his mother for the information.

/ Have a great week, Magnolia! Please call or email your news for next week so you can be the Talk of the Town!

WAYNESBURG

Darleen Ullom

330-866-9506

queenof44@aol.com

/ Mark your calendar for the Waynesburg bicentennial celebration on Oct. 1 at the old Waynesburg School playground. Organizers are asking for volunteers or information on anyone over the age of 95, the oldest cat in town and the oldest home. Contact Tina Welch at 330-866-3516 or 330-495-7237 or call Francess Dierick at 330-866-2380 or 330-705-0118. More information to come.

/ Happy anniversary to Jon and JoAnn Churilla.

/ Waynesburg McDonalds will hold open interviews every Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. Ask for Jamie Day or Nicole Butler.

/ A very special happy wedding anniversary greeting goes out to a very special couple. Boz and Mayrene Offenberger just recently celebrated their 60th anniversary on Aug. 4. Happy anniversary and congratulations.